2022 Herve Souhaut Clos des Cessieux St. Joseph

2022 Herve Souhaut Clos des Cessieux St. JosephHerve Souhaut works organically in the northern Rhne, crafting Syrah with a light, elegant touch. This wine shows pepper, florals, and dark fruit in a lifted, balanced style that is certainly recognizable as Syrah but emphasizes drinkability.

) Primarily sourced from a 40+ year old

spicy florals

but still backed up with bracing acidity and minerals aplenty

Especially since it's a Pinot Meunier-driven cuvée

with a long finish that's only going to lengthen with more time in the bottle

One of the greatest Cab producers in Californian history (it's often called the "Chateau Latour of California")

The current Brut Reserve is based on the 2021 vintage and displays lots of stone fruit

Bright citrus and mineral notes are layered with a subtle oxidative character that adds depth without overwhelming the wine

we can all just picture looking like Sherlock Holmes) has been converting the 140 hectare family property to biodynamic vineyard practices since 2015

the now world famous hamlet of the Jura

It may be the traditional holiday wine of Provence

His family's property consists of 23 hectares of certified organic cider apple